Would you buy a new game for a previous generation console?

[Kremiso]

Not too much distant in time, like PS3/Xbox 360 or why not PS2/Xbox/Gamecube?
I mean, they are releasing some new games for much older system, why not for inbetween generations?

 

[PSVitaForever]

Despite buying "Legend of Legacy" on Switch for collection, I have chosen to play it on my modded 3ds because I liked the graphics more (and the two screens).

 

[Danieru-Emanyueru]

Of course I would do that if the game is good.

 

[RustySK]

I'm absolutely down for new releases on older systems - Earthion was a banger for example.
If the game's good, it doesn't matter what system it's on anyway, but even so, I feel like there's a conceptual difference between releasing a modern Sega Saturn or SNES game and a modern PS3/360 game.

It's very possible that I just don't have enough nostalgia for those consoles, but I mean, what even are the technological or aesthetic idiosyncrasies of those systems?
Broadly speaking modern console games mostly present along a linear graph of increasing visual fidelity, while something like the PSX had plenty of games on it that were defined by the odd tech limits of the console and the creative workarounds devs came up with - think texture wobble or pre-rendered backgrounds and the like.

Personally I just don't see a lot of appeal or unique charm in PS3/360-era visuals or game feel. PS2/XBox/Gamecube seems like the cutoff point for me now that I think about it.

I'd love to be proven wrong there though!

 

[Ibbie]

Mainly depends on the game to be honest.

 

[Advil Lavs]

I would probably, especially if it's for a handheld.

 

[Turbo Kid]

Why in the world wouldn't we?

 

[nobitakun]

Not too much distant in time, like PS3/Xbox 360 or why not PS2/Xbox/Gamecube?
I mean, they are releasing some new games for much older system, why not for inbetween generations?

They are releasing games for very old systems because they play with nostalgia feeling to make money. It's just marketing, it's not like they like to release games for any specific platform.

Releasing games for PS360 can't give the nostalgia bait they want to achieve.

But I would buy any game being released for any platform as long as it is equal or newer than Megadrive / Snes. 8-bits are too lack of detail for me to really enjoy fully, although I came from that generation.

 

[Tonberry]

I wanted to buy Micro Mages when it came out, but kind of forgot about it because I don’t own a NES.

 

[Kremiso]

Really i don't know if it would be technically possible in first, i.e. worst case scenario what about a Gamecube title? perhaps Sony and Microsoft would give a green flag for PS2/3 and ogXbox/360, but i'm also not sure

 

[Scotty]

Old consoles any day. I don't see much of a reason to buy current gen systems. Just get a PC.

 

[MajesticSiN]

I would but I bet it's harder to make a new game that will play on a disc based console than one that takes a cartridge.

 

[Sorion]

It depends of the game, if it's well optimized for the hardware would be my main concern, there are some legendary ports for weak hardware out there, but sometimes the old console can't quite handle the game properly even if the port itself is well done, like half life 2 on the OG xbox or a more recent example, star wars jedi survivor on the xbox one.
Maybe it's worth it for someone with very low income and can't afford a newer system

 

[skramz]

only if it's not some just dance slop... looking at you, wii.

 

[Jangiku]

If the game looks interesting enough, I think it would be fun to see a dev studio take a shot at making a game for 6th-gen consoles, given the recent wave of demakes and 'retro' style games. Maybe that’s just nostalgia talking, but I’d love to see the PS2 (and other consoles) get new additions that bring fresh, whacky ideas without the emphasis on realism. I miss when dev studios took more risks with their art and just threw things at the wall to see what sticks.

 

[χKai]

Good games is good games, yo

 

[Adrastia]

I usually only have the previous generation.

But I tend to only buy games on sale. If a new game has a good sale price I don't care what system it's on.

 

[GundamJehutyKai]

depends on the game. If it's a "cross-gen" release that is launched on both previous and current gen consoles, then I will buy the current gen version.

but if the game is specific to the an older gen and I am interested, sure! I'll buy. Even some of the recent mega drive and neo geo game releases are worth getting.

 

[PhaseJump]

Can't often buy new games for those in between generations. The media is usually copy protected and there are no legal ways to publish new games for them. Cartridges on really old platforms are easy enough to make.

Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft all have an interest in forcing you to upgrade to newer hardware standards or digital platforms.

New Sega Dreamcast games are printed on pressed CDs that use the Mil-CD functionality to boot and won't work in some of the last consoles they produced. You need mod chips or firmware exploits to boot anything new on Playstation or Saturn.

Wii, Wii U, Xbox & 360 has no aftermarket scene to "sell" new games or homebrew.

Bootleg reproductions and "new" games are sold all the time for old platforms that don't have security checks on the media. PC Engine/Turbografx 16 is a good example.

 

[Nelson2001 Nelson2001]

Sounds good, but in my country you can only buy PS4 & NS games since it is eighth generation and is still on sale, although for some reason in places like Play 'N Trade I think they sell second-hand games from consoles of previous generations and at a good price but the status of some games can range from decent to somewhat iffy, which is called as #UsaditosPNT.

 

[Nickakyoin]

Not too much distant in time, like PS3/Xbox 360 or why not PS2/Xbox/Gamecube?
I mean, they are releasing some new games for much older system, why not for inbetween generations?

To reply to your first question: absolutely yes. Hell, I am collecting nowadays physical copies of games, even for GBA (gonna buy FF Tactics Advance very soon :3 ).
I'm confused by the second statement. Because I'm almost sure there aren't any upcoming (at least official) games for 3DS/Wii U/PS Vita (no Silksong for both rip) etc.
Shantae Advance can still count as the last newer GBA game?